1.21.2010

How to tie a 40s headscarf

On Mondays post I got a few questions on how to tie a 40s headscarf, Rosie the Riveter style. So thanks to Twila Jean we got some pictures today to show you how. It's insanely easy, and great for lazy hair days, wearing over pin curls, or a fast 40s look!

You'll need a medium to large cotton headscarf. Silk is ok but slippery, so use with caution. Fold it in half diagonally so you have a triangle. Place the scarf over your shoulders, shawl style, with the point facing down.Take the two ends on your shoulders......and tie them once on top of your head. Pull the point of the scarf up to the top of your head and stuff your hair in the little pouch created. Lay the point over the tied area. Tie a knot over the point. Tuck the open sections in, and the ties if you want. Ta da!

Thanks for this tutorial:)It´s a beautiful way to hide your hair on a bad hairday;) but also a great option when your out of ideas. I love to read about you and your personal style, I´m into the same thing. Thanks for being a inspiration! Greatings from Sweden*

This is fantastic! Thank you for the tutorial! I am in the process of designing vintage inspired/1940's style headscarves for my Etsy shop and your post would be great to link to when I list my new items!

Im ao glad i came across your blog ive been dying to learn how to tie the 40s headscarf and you defintely just helped me out so much..Im late on this post but thats why i love google..lolGreat post and blog overallCheck out my natural hair bloghttp://labeautenaturellenoire.blogspot.com/

Awww soo cute! I wanna put up a tutorial similar to this on my blog, I'm only just starting out really, but I'm pretty obsessed with things like Vintage and Retro style :)http://elliesvintageteasures.blogspot.com/ Any follows would be greatly appreciated! :)

Phew! This tutorial saved my embarrassment after I had a bad haircut last week. It was so bad I walked out of the salon and into the charity shop next door to buy a headscarf, but realised I didn't know how to tie it! So thanks, Vixen Vintage, here's the result: http://northwest-is-best.blogspot.com/2010/10/haircut-disaster.html

lovely post! I'm very into hair accessorising at the moment. Liberty's have posted a number of youtube videos showing how to tie their scarves which I recently blogged....http://www.ebagsandgladrags.com/2011/03/headscarf-love.html

I'm going to a wedding in Montana and will be camping for 10 days... I'm very petite and ball caps and headscarves usually make me look like a little girl. Hoping this style will glam up my look a bit.. can't wait to try it! Absolutely love your photos, you are adorable!

Great tutorial, Solanah! I love finding new things to do with my scarves. I also found a really cool site on StumbleUpon on how to wear a scarf 37 different ways including ways to tie a head scarf. Thought this might be helpful!